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Hi Northbrook! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many John Hughes classics secretly grew out of Northbrook?
  • Northbrook-connected UL programmer Victor Rugh remembered for service and music

Also on today's calendar: Networking Event and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• There Are Way More John Hughes Movies Based In Shermer, IL Than You Think (cinemablend.com) — Many of John Hughes' most beloved teen movies secretly trace back to Northbrook, since his fictional town of Shermer, IL was modeled closely on his real hometown here. The story walks through how films like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and others share a single suburban universe, often filmed at Glenbrook North and around Chicago's northern suburbs. It's a fun reminder of how often our community has doubled as Hollywood's favorite high school backdrop.
   

• Victor E. Rugh III (pajaronian.com) — Northbrook readers may recognize Victor Rugh from his long career as a computer programmer and analyst with Underwriters Laboratories in Northbrook, where he worked until retiring in 2004. The Elgin resident, a Navy veteran and devoted music lover, died July 28 at age 84, leaving behind five children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and three sisters.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wheeling Township Highlights Services for Senior Citizens —St. Steven PR Read on Patch
  • Activities, specials and prizes at grand opening for Northbrook Community Center on Sunday —Northbrook Park District Read on Patch
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Northbrook. Apply here.
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Northbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northbrook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glenview

  • Evanston District 65 hired a financial boss, but Glenview District 34 records show 'unprofessional' conduct (chicagotribune.com)
  • Five-generation Hackney's Restaurant, in Glenview for 71 years, to close 700-seat location (chicagotribune.com)
  • Morning Preview: August 18, 2026 (eoption.com)

Northfield

  • Overhauled fields, new science labs, moved admin offices — the latest on New Trier renovations (therecordnorthshore.org)

Ok Northbrook! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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